Unverified50% confidenceDecision RuleExact time
For every $1 per gallon increase in diesel prices, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) may rise by approximately 0.3–0.5 percentage points
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Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
9/6/2026
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Valid until: 12/5/2026
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